Nursing Homes in Salem, New Jersey

CaringScore for Salem, NJ

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for nursing homes in Salem was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose nursing homes in Salem.

CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 2.8, Salem rates below average for those seeking nursing homes.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Salem. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Salem, NJ

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Salem, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for nursing homes. The HealthScore for Salem is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 2.5, Salem rates below average for those seeking nursing homes.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 102.5 physicians per capita, Salem trails the national average by 53.5 percent. Salem trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 84.6 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 3. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Salem is 76.1 years -- 2.3 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Salem is 76.1 years -- 2.3 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Salem's environmental health -- trails the national average by 81.8 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Salem, NJ	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	102.5	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	1.5	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	1.5	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Salem, NJ

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Salem, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for nursing homes. The CostScore for Salem is based on data such as the average monthly cost of nursing homes in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 3.4, the costs associated with nursing homes in Salem are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Salem is $8,775 , which is 49.5 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Salem is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 10.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 30.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Salem, NJ
Aggregate Index	98
Healthcare Index	110
Housing Index	70
Food Index	106
Utilities Index	119
Transportation Index	100

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Salem, NJ

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Salem. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for nursing homes. The LivabilityScore for Salem is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 2.6, Salem rates below average for nursing homes.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 203 days each year in Salem, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 24°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Salem than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 88°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Salem is 125.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 100.0 percent higher than average. At $33,100 per year, the population of Salem earns a lower than average median household income. Salem has an unemployment rate of 11.20 percent, roughly 23.1 percent higher than the national average. And about 12.45 percent of the population in Salem is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Salem	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	2.9	136.1
Libraries	7.5	18.8
Places of Worship	110.5	220.5
Public Transit	330.8	110.4
Grocery Stores	123	97.7
Pharmacies	0	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65